Glenda Bailey Appears on Lifetime's "The Conversation," Get the Highlights Here

Pegged as "an alternative new interview series" Lifetime's The Conversation, hosted by Amanda de Cadenet and executive produced by de Cadanet and Demi Moore, feels like watching an empowering therapy session that you happen to be privy to. BAZAAR's editor-in-chief, Glenda Bailey, appeared on the inaugural episode, which also includes segments with Miley Cyrus, Melissa McCarthy and Diane von Furstenberg. Bailey gets especially candid about her early life, and most notably the loss of both of her parents, saying, "Loss can be a great motivator, it defines what your dreams are and gives you that passion and motivation in realizing you have nothing to lose." Bailey also discusses her meteoric rise in the industry, read some of her inspiring insights below:

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On her move to London from her hometown and setting up a meeting with the head of the luxury division of IPC Media: "I think it's fate and it's luck. I look back at my story and think it's a fairy tale, how is that possible? But if you put yourself out there, it's amazing how people can be receptive."

"I've always been a great believer at starting at the top. Focusing on a career and working your way up is way overestimated. It's much better to know what you want and start at the top."

"I think so often people get sidetracked with other people's opinions. If you're really sure of a decision, don't get sidetracked. Just focus and to yourself be true because at the end of the day we only have one life and it's up to you how you use yours."

In response to knowing that she was not meant to be a fashion designer: "Knowing when you're not good at something and when you are good at something is an art form."

"You have to be bold, you have to take those risks and if you do you will be great."

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